Federal Register #2026-13290

DOJ EOIR Requests Public Comment on Revised Form EOIR-59 for Records Release

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-59, used for certifying and releasing records related to immigration proceedings. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the revision and extension of Form EOIR-59 (Certification and Release of Records) - Key Details: - Form EOIR-59 standardizes requests for records under the Privacy Act and FOIA - Proposed revision adds a field to collect the name of a parent or guardian - Additional non-substantive edits to improve clarity, instructions, and the Privacy Act Statement - Collection is voluntary and primarily affects individuals and households authorizing disclosure of their records - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured; this is a request for information and public comment only

Description

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) is requesting comments on the revision and extension of a previously approved information collection titled Certification and Release of Records (Form EOIR-59). This form is used to standardize and streamline requests for records related to cases or proceedings before EOIR pursuant to the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The revision includes a substantive change to collect the name of the parent or guardian and several non-substantive edits to improve clarity and update instructions. The collection is voluntary and primarily affects individuals and households who seek to authorize the disclosure of their information to third parties.

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